STOREKEEPER I (STOREKEEPER I)

State of Illinois•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Storekeeper I. The successful candidate, under the general supervision of the Services and Development Technician, assists in the daily operation of District 4’s warehouse, receives and stores a variety of equipment and commodity items within the bureau, maintains a current inventory of stock received and disbursed, disburses equipment items according to established procedures, and checks quantity and quality of items.Essential Functions

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
Requires one year of experience in the keeping of stores and stores records.
Successful completion of a background investigation.
Requires valid Illinois driver’s license.
Ability to report to headquarters within 45 minutes in emergency situations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform arduous labor, if required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical as well as pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.
Requires certification in forklift operation and warehouse safety training within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prefers one (1) year demonstrating professional organizational skills in the keeping of stores.
Prefers one (1) year of professional communication skills.
Prefers ability to make transportation arrangements.
Prefers ability to work closely with supervisors.
Prefers ability to maintain inventory records.
Prefers ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

Receives and stores incoming equipment and commodity items in accordance with departmental safety rules.
Disburses warehouse commodity items and equipment according to purchase orders and authorized request forms.
Maintains inventory records, inputs data into computer of items received and disbursed, and keeps a current record of all items in the warehouse.
Checks quantity and quality of equipment items and inspects items for any damages or needed repairs.
Prepares requisitions for stock replacement.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources